5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 from Android XR smart glasses to
Gemini Remy

Date:
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:15:53 +0000

Description:
It's almost time for Google I/O 2026, and we're likely to see new hardware
and software, with a particular focus on AI and XR.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Its almost time for Google I/O 2026, with Googles developer conference set to run from May 19 to 20.

Most of the big announcements will probably be made during Google's headline keynote, which kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on May 19, or 3am AEST on May 20 in Australia. Between leaks, rumors, and existing announcements
from pre-I/O events like The Android Show , we have a pretty good idea of
what to expect from this California-set showcase, so below, we've rounded up five things that are likely to be shown off during Google I/O 2026. Latest Videos From You may like Google I/O 2026 is official: here are 5 things to expect Android Show 2026 as it happened all the big news on Android 17, Googlebook, and Gemini Intelligence Google to host 'The Android Show' on May 12 ahead of I/O 1. More Googlebook details (Image credit: Google) Google recently unveiled the Googlebook a new class of laptops powered by a combination of Android and ChromeOS, and which can run Android apps natively.

But its also designed for Gemini Intelligence, which, like most tech in 2026, means the Googlebook features lots of AI. In fact, it has Gemini baked right into the Magic Pointer (Googles updated take on the cursor), so all you have to do is waggle it to receive context-sensitive suggestions based on what youre pointing at on the screen.

Early impressions of Googlebook have been mixed at best , but Google I/O 2026 is a chance for the company to show us more of what this Chromebook successor is capable of, and perhaps turn impressions around. 2. Gemini Remy (Image credit: Shutterstock) When you think of Gemini, you probably mostly think of the chatbot , but a new Gemini agent called Remy is reportedly in the works . Rather than this being something you talk to and ask to do things, Remy is an always-on assistant that can work 24/7 in the background to carry out tasks for you, even across third-party apps, and with minimal user intervention.
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It would apparently be able to do things like make purchases, communicate
with other people and businesses, send documents, and proactively complete errands without waiting to be instructed to.

This sounds either extremely useful or a recipe for disaster, or perhaps
more likely both. But whatever the case, theres a good chance well get an official look at Remy and exactly how capable and independent it is during Google I/O. 3. Android XR smart glasses Xreal Project Aura smart glasses (Image credit: Google) Its very likely that well get another look at some Android XR-powered smart glasses during Google I/O 2026, as while plenty have been teased and theres even an Android XR-powered headset in the form of the Samsung Galaxy XR , so far, no Android XR glasses have actually launched.
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These would be true smart glasses, running capable AI and, in most cases, probably having screens, and theres a good chance Samsung, in particular,
will show off a pair of smart specs , with other companies such as Xreal potentially doing so as well.

If so, well presumably see something new be that features and capabilities that havent been shown off before, a new model, or better yet, an actual release date for them. 4. Google Home Speaker (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future) We first saw the Google Home Speaker last year , but despite having been official for a long time now, you still cant buy it.

But you should be able to soon, with Google already having set the release date for spring 2026 and its spring now in the Northern Hemisphere, which will be what Googles referring to, so it should go on sale very soon.

As such, Google I/O seems the ideal place for the company to announce an
exact release date for the Google Home Speaker, or maybe even to open up orders.

If so, well probably also see more of what its capable of during I/O, because while we know its engineered for Gemini, Google has only given us brief looks at it so far. 5. More about Gemini Intelligence (Image credit: Google) Gemini Intelligence was unveiled at the recent Android Show, and it was arguably the star of the show. It promises to give Gemini an agentic AI upgrade, and while perhaps not quite as capable as the rumored Remy, it would be able to carry out a wide variety of tasks across apps with minimal oversight.

Since Gemini Intelligence was recently announced, we doubt it will get as
much attention as some of the things above, but theres a high chance that Google will give us another look at it at I/O proper, and show off some other potential use cases. Today's best Android phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free Samsung Galaxy S25 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts Unlimited data 79 upfront 23.99 /mth View at Carphone Warehouse See all prices Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 54.50 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices gift Google Pixel 10 Pro 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 100GB data 19 upfront 28.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 35 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
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